CREATE A ROOM LIKE THIS NO MATTER YOUR BUDGET WITH A FEW SIMPLE DESIGN TIPS:

1 Choose artisanal dishware.
The imperfect finishes and fluid shapes of artisanal stoneware are captivating, but the handmade pieces come at justifiably steep prices. Can’t afford to dish out for the real thing? There are tons of mass-produced look-alike dinnerware sets on the market, including our High and Low selections, as well as the options below.

2 Add unexpected touches.
Though it reads as light and earthy, our feature breakfast nook is peppered with dark city-chic pieces, so swapping an organic element or two with standout sleek versions could tip the scales in a metropolitan direction. Case in point is this reflective charcoal-toned globe fixture, a rock-and-roll alternative to the woven High and Low pendant lights.

3 Ditch symmetry for mix-and-match chairs.
Varied dining chairs give the room a relaxed collected-over-time appeal. Beyond just styles, you can blend price points. Assess each piece’s details and choose what speaks to you most. If you splurge on one, you can save on the rest – or vice versa.

Attach the legs to the base of the cabinet per the manufacturer’s directions.

Measure, mark and install the cabinet pulls and knobs.

Carefully press the kraft paper against the glass pane of one of the cabinet doors to make a template of the opening. Trace the template onto a cane sheet and cut out with the utility knife. Repeat to create two cane panels. Using a small bead of hot glue in each corner, secure each of the two cane panels behind the glass of the two door openings.

For stability, attach the cabinet to the wall with the supplied cabinet frame hardware.